Relocation Guides
15 in-depth guides to help you plan every aspect of your move to Ecuador.
Featured Guides
Our most popular and comprehensive resources
The Complete Moving to Ecuador Checklist
Everything you need to do before, during, and after your move to Ecuador — organized into a step-by-step timeline.
Cost of Living in Ecuador (2026): Budgets for Every Lifestyle
Detailed monthly budgets for budget, moderate, and comfortable lifestyles in Ecuador's most popular cities.
Ecuador Visa Options Explained: Which One Is Right for You?
A clear breakdown of Ecuador's visa types — professional, investor, retiree, and more — to help you find the right path to residency.
Before You Move
Essential checklists and planning steps before your big move to Ecuador.
Visas & Residency
Visa types, residency pathways, and immigration requirements explained.
Finding a Home
Renting, buying, and finding the right neighborhood in Ecuador.
Money & Banking
Banking, money transfers, budgeting, and managing finances as an expat.
Banking in Ecuador: Accounts, Transfers, and Managing Money
How to open a bank account, transfer money from the U.S., and manage your finances as an expat in Ecuador.
Cost of Living in Ecuador (2026): Budgets for Every Lifestyle
Detailed monthly budgets for budget, moderate, and comfortable lifestyles in Ecuador's most popular cities.
Healthcare
Hospitals, insurance, pharmacies, and what to expect from Ecuador's healthcare system.
Cities & Neighborhoods
In-depth profiles of popular cities and neighborhoods for expats.
Working Remotely
Internet, coworking spaces, time zones, and the remote work lifestyle.
Daily Life & Culture
Food, culture, social norms, and the realities of daily life in Ecuador.
Daily Life in Ecuador: What Nobody Tells You
The unfiltered truth about living in Ecuador — from grocery shopping and social norms to altitude adjustment and noise.
Is Ecuador Safe? An Honest Look at Safety and Crime
An unfiltered assessment of safety in Ecuador — what the statistics say, which areas to avoid, and practical tips for staying safe.
Kids & Families
Schools, family activities, and what it's like raising kids in Ecuador.
Pets
Import requirements, vet care, and tips for relocating with pets.
Shipping & Customs
What to ship, customs rules, and logistics for moving your belongings.
Taxes & Legal
U.S. tax obligations, Ecuadorian tax law, and legal considerations.
Your First 90 Days
Your step-by-step roadmap for the critical first three months after arrival.
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